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CERTIFIED MEDICAL ASSISTANTLocation: HIXSON, TENNESSEE, UNITED STATESNew Requisition #: 2019-R0262658Position Type: RegularScheduled Hours per 2 week Pay Period: 80Primary Location: TN > HIXSON > HIGHLAND PEDIATRICSPosition Type: RegularScheduled Hours per 2 week Pay Period: 80Primary Location: TN > HIXSON > HIGHLAND PEDIATRICSJob Summary: Under the direction of the health care provider, Medical Assistant II is responsible for the delivery of patient care that promotes the safety and wellbeing of all patients. Accurately performs preliminary physical tests such as: measures blood pressure, records weight, temperature, pulse and respirations and other measures as directed by established clinical protocols.Key Responsibilities:
Perform general patient care by following established standards and procedures.
Greet and prepare patients for the health care provider.
Obtain and record vital signs including but not limited to, blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration, height, weight, drug allergies, and current medications and presenting problem.
May be required to draw and collect blood samples from patients and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis.
Administer ordered medications and/or vaccines via oral, injection, topically, rectal, ophthalmic, and/or inhalant administration.
May perform routine tests including but not limited to EKG’s.
Schedule patients for diagnostic testing and follows up to ensure completion of testing.
Communicate with patient regarding test results and plan of care by phone or mail as directed by physician.
Prepare, clean and sterilize instruments and maintain equipment; keep patient exam rooms stocked, clean and orderly; dispose of contaminated items according to protocol.
Document patient plan(s) of care, tests and examination results in the medical record as directed by the provider.
Escalate non-routine issues, questions and/or concerns to the practice manager or healthcare provider(s).
Ensure safety checklists/quality controls are completed as required.
Provide for patient safety and protection of patient privacy rights.
Perform other duties as assigned by practice manager, MA Lead or as requested by healthcare provider(s).
Education:
High school diploma orequivalent required
Completion of a CertifiedMedical Assistant course required
Licensure/Certifications:
Current/valid CertifiedMedical Assistant (CMA) certification required or Registered MedicalAssistant (RMA) required.
Successfully completedMedication Aide 40-hour course or current/valid Medication Aidecertification by state agency required if applicable.
Basic Life Support (BLS) orAdvanced Care Life Support (ACLS) required.
Experience:
2 years Medical Assistantexperience preferred
Electronic health recordexperience preferred
AdditionalResponsibilities:
Demonstrates a commitment toservice, organization values and professionalism through appropriateconduct and demeanor at all times.
Adheres to and exhibits our corevalues :
Reverence : Having a profound spiritof awe and respect for all creation, shaping relationships to self, to oneanother and to God and acknowledging that we hold in trust all that hasbeen given to us.
Integrity: Moral wholeness, soundness,uprightness, honesty and sincerity as a basis of trustworthiness.
Compassion: Feeling with others, beingone with others in their sorrows and joys, rooted in the sense ofsolidarity as members of the human community.
Excellence: Outstanding achievement,merit, virtue; continually surpassing standards to achieve/maintainquality.
Maintains confidentialityand protects sensitive data at all times.
Adheres to organizationaland department specific safety standards and guidelines.
Works collaboratively andsupports efforts of team members.
Demonstrates exceptionalcustomer service and interacts effectively with physicians, patients,residents, visitors, staff and the broader health care community.
Catholic Health Initiatives and its organizations are Equal
Opportunity EmployersNOTICE This position requires a criminal backgroundcheck. Therefore, you may be required to provide information about yourcriminal history in order to be considered for this positionAdditional Information
Requisition ID: 2019-R0262658
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: Day Job
Market: CHI Memorial
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